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A review by thatokiebird
Out of Avalon by David Farland, Judith Tarr, Tricia Sullivan, Marion Zimmer Bradley, Rosemary Edghill, Diana L. Paxson, Mike Resnick, Lorelei Shannon, Melissa Andersson, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, Eric Van Lustbader, Jennifer Roberson, Michelle Sagara West, Laura Resnick, Adrienne Gormley, Katharine Kerr, Diana Gabaldon, Kristen Britain
4.0
I picked up this paperback for $1 at a used bookstore on a whim, and was delighted at how enjoyable it was. Each of the 15 stories in this collection average around 15-25 pages, making it easy to pick up the book and read a quick story before bed.
Some stories were obviously better than others, but happily there weren't any that were truly terrible. I enjoyed each of the author's different tales on historical tales and putting their own spin on them.
I've always been a fan of Arthurian legends, Merlin in particular. There were a few myths I wasn't familiar with, and a few told almost opposite of the traditional tellings.
My favorite story in this collection was Marwysgafn (Deathbed Song) by Eric Van Lustbader - a story about King Arthur's dying moments and the feelings and memories and people of his life. Incredibly absorbing, it really sucked me right in.
Some stories were obviously better than others, but happily there weren't any that were truly terrible. I enjoyed each of the author's different tales on historical tales and putting their own spin on them.
I've always been a fan of Arthurian legends, Merlin in particular. There were a few myths I wasn't familiar with, and a few told almost opposite of the traditional tellings.
My favorite story in this collection was Marwysgafn (Deathbed Song) by Eric Van Lustbader - a story about King Arthur's dying moments and the feelings and memories and people of his life. Incredibly absorbing, it really sucked me right in.